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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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Cardiovascular Nursing in Rehabilitative Cardiology: A Review
Carmine Izzo1, Valeria Visco1, Francesco Loria1
1Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
|June 25, 2025
Summary
Cardiovascular nursing is vital for cardiac rehabilitation (CR), improving patient recovery and quality of life. Enhancing CR accessibility through innovative models can boost participation and outcomes for cardiovascular disease patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading global cause of mortality.
- Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a crucial multidisciplinary strategy for CVD management and recovery.
- Cardiovascular nursing is integral to CR's success in patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the essential role of cardiovascular nursing in cardiac rehabilitation.
- To examine CR components, including exercise, risk factor modification, and behavioral interventions.
- To identify barriers to CR participation and explore innovative solutions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review analyzing current evidence on CR and cardiovascular nursing.
- Examination of core CR components and nursing interventions.
- Analysis of barriers to CR access and emerging delivery models.
Main Results:
- Cardiovascular nurses significantly enhance patient outcomes through education, psychosocial support, and care coordination.
- Low CR participation rates are linked to referral, accessibility, and socioeconomic barriers.
- Telemedicine and home-based CR show promise for improving adherence and accessibility.
Conclusions:
- Expanding nursing roles and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential for effective CR.
- Policy advancements and innovative care models can address CR utilization gaps.
- Optimizing cardiovascular nursing's contribution can improve long-term outcomes for CVD patients.
Keywords:
cardiac rehabilitationcardiovascular diseasescardiovascular nursingmultidisciplinary carepatient educationpsychosocial supportrisk factor modificationsecondary preventiontelemedicineMore Related Videos
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